SC rejects plea against stand-up comedian Bassi for ”humiliating” lawyers
1 year, 5 months ago

SC rejects plea against stand-up comedian Bassi for ”humiliating” lawyers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking action against stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi for allegedly humiliating lawyers and the judicial system on his show 'Bas Kar Bassi'. Article 32 gives Indian citizens the right to move the Supreme Court if they feel their fundamental rights have been violated. The petitioner, advocate Farhat Warsi, told the court she had come across a video on YouTube that was derogatory to lawyers and the judicial system. I came across a video on Youtube named 'Bas Kar Bassi' and I saw that the respondent Anubhav Bassi has humiliated the advocates, the judicial system., the petitioner said.

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